Five Guys vs. FAT Burger?

[jsfoodchat]

Haven't been to Five Guys yet... does it beat my previous favourite, FAT Burger? Which side of the parking lot are you on?

[thewiff]

Five guys for the burgers, Fatburger for the shakes. Best of both worlds.

[sirdinealot]

So so on both. Slight edge to Five Guys. Rocky's Burger Bus has nothing to worry about. Drag that darn bus down to Deerfoot Meadows and we'll see who wins.

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Rocky's Burgers
1120 46 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G2A6, CA

[mummer]

Four Words: Rodeo Burger. Pickled Beets. Their prices are much more reasonable than Fat Burger and toppings are unlimited.

The thought of Fat Burger is enough to make my stomach turn. I have given this establishment the benefit of three return visits only to be horrified on each: an undercooked burger, a take out tray tripping in grease, etc. I will NEVER go back.

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Rodeo Burger
8525 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G, CA

[Shazam]

I think he's referring to Calgary.

[Dan G]

intersting that your burger at fatburger was undercooked. Both times I tried it, I got overcooked hockey pucks. Horrible experience both times. Haven't tried 5 guys... really don't see the point of chain restaurants these days.

[23skidoo]

I'm not a fan of Fatburger either (or really any burger chain), but Five Guys is good. Give it a shot.

[nonlinear]

5 Guys >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> fatburger

[Scary Bill]

Better, but not that much, mathman.

[piano boy]

Went to Five Guys on Friday. Resounding "meh..." The meat was average, everything else I could do at home pretty easily. Fries again were a shrug, tried both the cajun and regular. The crunchy bacon was weird, bun was average, toppings all average except for the jalapenos which were nice fresh.

Haven't been to Fatburger in a while but if I had to eat at either of the two again, it would be Fatburger hands down. Completely agree with Merry113 that the sides can make the meal. A shake would've completely elevated Five Guys.

[Merry113]

I prefer fatburger because they have onion rings. Crazy reason, I know, but I LOVE onion rings.